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2qwik2katch · 11-02-2012, 07:06 AM

Honestly, I purchased a skip shift elemintator before I bought the car because I thought it was going to bother me a lot. After having the car for over a month already, I have only experienced it one time. Mine is still sitting in the package. I guess it is just the way I drive it does not activate.

brkntires · 11-02-2012, 07:43 AM

Go with Apex, the service was great and they got it to me quick.
Easy to install, the directions were great. Just make sure you connect it to the top connector, the bottom is for the reverse lockout.
Be warned, the display will still show the 1-4 screen, just smile when it does and shift to second.

Sent from my MIK'ed EVO using Tapatalk

SabotAndHeat · 11-02-2012, 07:44 AM

Skip Shift Eliminator.

Best $20 bucks, 20 Minutes I ever spent.

MiracleAces · 11-02-2012, 07:59 AM

I just push in the clutch and rev the engine and the Skip Shift indicator disappears immediately and I shift into 2nd.

yellowrs · 11-02-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

You just reminded me that I have mine in the box that I need to install.
Apex Motorsports has the Skip Shift Eliminator...

Will it void your warranty ?

BenningJ · 11-02-2012, 08:09 AM

If you have to start out that slow, why not start in 2nd?

SabotAndHeat · 11-02-2012, 08:14 AM

@ YellowRS -- "Will it void your warranty?"

I wouldnt think so. But, I don't know for sure.

My logic being, skip shift is an economy based mechanism. As MiracleAces pointed out...you can get around it even with Skip Shift active. So, it's not preventing damage. It only kicks in when three factors are all in alignment...low throttle, 1st Gear and below a certain speed.

It's just generally viewed as a nuisance.

yellowrs · 11-02-2012, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SabotAndHeat

@ YellowRS -- "Will it void your warranty?"

I wouldnt think so. But, I don't know for sure.

My logic being, skip shift is an economy based mechanism. As MiracleAces pointed out...you can get around it even with Skip Shift active. So, it's not preventing damage. It only kicks in when three factors are all in alignment...low throttle, 1st Gear and below a certain speed.

It's just generally viewed as a nuisance.

One of the dumbest thing ever! 1st to 4th?? The car almost stalls once you put it in 4th gear!
I know GM voids your warranty by not following the 1-4 shift gear.
I put it 4th-3rd or 4th-2nd really annoys me a lot!

joeybsyc · 11-02-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

What are you guys doing to get the skip shift to kick in? It popped up once on me the day I bought the car but hasn't made an appearance since.

Unless you drive like an 80 year old woman you will never see the skip shift engage.

SabotAndHeat · 11-02-2012, 08:36 AM

@ Yellow RS

According to the book there are actually three factors after the obvious one...being in 1st.

Driving and Operation 8-31, PDF pg 207.

This message will come on when:
• The engine coolant temperature
is higher than 76°C (169°F),
• The vehicle is going 24 to
31 km/h (15 to 19 mph) and
• The vehicle is at 21 percent
throttle or less.

I can't blanket void the warranty just going from 1st to 2nd since it can be done outside of the above parameters. Now forcing it into second while Skip Shift mechanisms are blocking 2nd and 3rd....yes, I agree.

Yes, very annoying. It's kinda like Windows babysitting you..."Are you sure you want to delete this?"..."Access Denied."

@Joeybsyc

Yeah. The problem is the actual 80 year old drivers in front of me blocking the single lane of travel. Makes me want to rake my eyes out.

djm96z28 · 11-02-2012, 09:03 AM

Mine doesn't engage often enough to install an eliminator. When I do see the Skip Shift message on the DIC, I'll shift it into 3rd. Not a problem for me.

yellowrs · 11-02-2012, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SabotAndHeat

@ Yellow RS

Yes, very annoying. It's kinda like Windows babysitting you..."Are you sure you want to delete this?"..."Access Denied."

@Joeybsyc

Yeah. The problem is the actual 80 year old drivers in front of me blocking the single lane of travel. Makes me want to rake my eyes out.

Well said! I do have to drive during rush hour and sometimes I do not go faster than 5-10 mph. For crying out loud let me shift into second gear!!!
Seriously.

yellowrs · 11-02-2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djm96z28

Mine doesn't engage often enough to install an eliminator. When I do see the Skip Shift message on the DIC, I'll shift it into 3rd. Not a problem for me.

Even shifting into 3rd is a nuisance imho.
I will get me of of those shift eliminators

IndeedSS1 · 11-02-2012, 09:19 AM

Just shift above 19 miles per hour and you won't ever see it, anything under would be shifting too soon anyway.

11-02-2012, 07:43 AM	#16
brkntires Bob Drives: 2012 2SS Synergy Edition 6M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Aloha OR Posts: 72 View My Garage	Go with Apex, the service was great and they got it to me quick. Easy to install, the directions were great. Just make sure you connect it to the top connector, the bottom is for the reverse lockout. Be warned, the display will still show the 1-4 screen, just smile when it does and shift to second. Sent from my MIK'ed EVO using Tapatalk __________________ Bob 2012 Victory Red 2SS Synergy Edition M6

11-02-2012, 07:59 AM	#18
MiracleAces Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sterling Virginia Posts: 317	I just push in the clutch and rev the engine and the Skip Shift indicator disappears immediately and I shift into 2nd. __________________ "Being persistant and never giving up may not always get the job done, but it just may annoy someone else enough to make it worth your while."

11-02-2012, 08:09 AM	#20
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	If you have to start out that slow, why not start in 2nd? __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

11-02-2012, 08:36 AM	#24
SabotAndHeat Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	@ Yellow RS According to the book there are actually three factors after the obvious one...being in 1st. Driving and Operation 8-31, PDF pg 207. This message will come on when: • The engine coolant temperature is higher than 76°C (169°F), • The vehicle is going 24 to 31 km/h (15 to 19 mph) and • The vehicle is at 21 percent throttle or less. I can't blanket void the warranty just going from 1st to 2nd since it can be done outside of the above parameters. Now forcing it into second while Skip Shift mechanisms are blocking 2nd and 3rd....yes, I agree. Yes, very annoying. It's kinda like Windows babysitting you..."Are you sure you want to delete this?"..."Access Denied." @Joeybsyc Yeah. The problem is the actual 80 year old drivers in front of me blocking the single lane of travel. Makes me want to rake my eyes out. Last edited by SabotAndHeat; 11-02-2012 at 08:54 AM.

11-02-2012, 09:19 AM	#28
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	Just shift above 19 miles per hour and you won't ever see it, anything under would be shifting too soon anyway. __________________ She is only memory now.

11-02-2012, 07:06 AM	#15
2qwik2katch Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Tx Posts: 81 View My Garage	Honestly, I purchased a skip shift elemintator before I bought the car because I thought it was going to bother me a lot. After having the car for over a month already, I have only experienced it one time. Mine is still sitting in the package. I guess it is just the way I drive it does not activate.

11-02-2012, 07:44 AM	#17
SabotAndHeat Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	Skip Shift Eliminator. Best $20 bucks, 20 Minutes I ever spent.

11-02-2012, 08:14 AM	#21
SabotAndHeat Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	@ YellowRS -- "Will it void your warranty?" I wouldnt think so. But, I don't know for sure. My logic being, skip shift is an economy based mechanism. As MiracleAces pointed out...you can get around it even with Skip Shift active. So, it's not preventing damage. It only kicks in when three factors are all in alignment...low throttle, 1st Gear and below a certain speed. It's just generally viewed as a nuisance.

11-02-2012, 09:03 AM	#25
djm96z28 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,114	Mine doesn't engage often enough to install an eliminator. When I do see the Skip Shift message on the DIC, I'll shift it into 3rd. Not a problem for me.